I used 3 bags of this for my 30000 gallons inground vinyl pool that had algae all over. Hasn't cleared up after 24 hrs. Any reason?
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I've had experience with green algae blooms and it takes superchlorination and continuous filtering for a couple of days to clear it up. Three bags for 30000 gallons is not enough. For example, the cholorine shock I buy claims 73% available chlorine, and I use double my normal amount for superchlorination. If I was using this product, I'd start with minimum 5 bags, but, someone stated that this has 39% available chlorine, so it could be even more. A second or even a third treatment is possible 12/24 hours after the first if it's really bad.
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My water was cloudy for months. I tried everything you could buy at the pet store. The Green Killing Machine completely cleared my water within days and it has been clear for over 6 months. I will keep it in the event I get this type of algae growth again. I would agree that it doesn't seem to have a strong flow, but it is the UV light that is killing the algae so you really do not want the water to rush through the device.
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The longest I have left mine in is over night, knowing that I would use it again first thing in the morning. This is during a period of lots of blossoms falling from trees into the pool. I think it would be counterproductive to leave debris in the filter bag in the water for too long because it could cause algae.
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I had algae on one end and i think it was the solar cover that was causing it. Once i got rid of it algae went away. With the cleaner once u shock the pool sweep algae away and use cleaner a few times a week it doesnt come back. The cleaner also keeps my filter clean. I only hav to backwash once in summer not because i hav to. I tell everyone to get this tiger shark
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Could be a couple things. Too much bleach was used or it was bleached for to long. The beads were or are damaged from recharging process. I only soak in the bleach solution maybe 8 hours tops (bleach doesn't take long to kill off bad organics), and soak in a prime solution for 24 hours.
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i would start with about 6 bags i think mine has too much salt . my pool has a 7800 gallon capacity. i spread the salt around and then used my pool brush to help the salt dissolve. started my pump and have had no problems..
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Yes, worked perfectly. I put it in (1.5 bags) for about an acre pond, in April, just as the algae was growing. Within a few days the algae turns dark and drops to the bottom and disappears.
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Sounds like you have an algae problem. Thats something the pump cannot fix. I had that last year and I got some algaecide and followed the bottle directions. It cleared up in a few days and i set my pump to run an hour longer.
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There are two small debris bags attached inside, it will depend on how much 'stuff' goes into the bottom of your pool, we get some leaves and other crud and I can run it 2-3 three times before it needs a cleaning ...my pool is huge. Cleaning the bags and getting it back into action takes about 5 mins...
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I run my pump twenty four seven. I upgraded to a sand filter, but the cartridge filter system will work fine as long as you change it often. The more you run it the better it will clear the water. Hope this helps. Make sure and maintain chlorine levels, algaecide, and pH levels. I use basics and have good luck. I live in the country, so have issues with a lot of outside elements. Love my pool, hope this helps you out.
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Thank you. I thought I read you use 20% less of this then sand. Our pool is 23,000 gallons, so I thought we would need 5 bags.
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First of all, are your chems right? Do you ave the correct chlorine and PH levels; did you use an algecide? This is most important. If so, then dump more clarifier in. I usually dump at least double at opening if not more. If you're still having problems, double check that your filter is clean else take a water sample to the local pool store for more help.
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I would follow the suggestion regarding the clear gorilla tape. That's the best stuff I've ever ran across.It patched the kids pool when nothing else worked. Best of luck.
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I had this product severral years ago and I found it didn't work well at all. I don't remember too much about it other than it got stuck alot and didn't do a good job cleaning the pool. I currently use a "Ray-Vac." That product keeps my pool sparkling clean.
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Yes, it does. This is the main reason I chose it. You may see it fluff up the algae but after the 2hr cycle around and around the pool it is diamond clear. Rinse the fine filtering bags after every use with a garden hose. My formula for algae success is shock with chlorine powder AND use swamp treat or yellow out plus a.clarifier while running pump 24/7. This works within days and the algae at the bottom is gone with rover the vacuum. I use it daily, every day and would not be without one. By far the best purchase I made.
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This is actually a cleaner with a little suction motor powered by the return water pressure. Mine didn't work well either. Save a lot of money and get better results by getting a simple vacuum head and vacuuming the algae to waste. That cleared my pool in a few minutes.
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I turned on the pump, added plants and waited a couple of days. I prefer the Jungle Brand water conditioner. It says on the lable it neutralizes chlorine and chloramine. If concerned put in a couple of 20 cent goldfish, and after a week or so the water will clear. Most pet stores, Petco etc will take back the fish..and guarantee them for a few weeks....P